Update 1: Port Condition YANKEE Set for Ports of Saipan and Tinian, in preparation for Tropical Storm Saudel

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08/20/2026 07:48 AM EDT

In preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Saudel, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam has set Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) YANKEE for the Ports of Saipan and Tinian as of 8:00 p.m. CHsT, Aug. 20, 2026. The Port of Rota will remain in PHWC WHISKEY.

 

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